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1. R22 FAQ
All the information you need about R22
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2. What is R22?
• R22 is a GAS also known as HCFC-22,
Chlorodifluoromethane or
Difluoromonochloromethane.
• It is a colourless Hydrochlorofluorocarbon
(HCFC).
• Hydrochlorofluorocarbons are large groups of
compounds which are similar to
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) but have one or
more Hydrogen atoms.
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3. Why is R22 used in Air Conditioning
Systems?
• R22 is a refrigerant gas used in
cooling systems like air conditioners.
• They carry heat that changes from
gas to liquid and back to gas in the
refrigeration cycle.
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4. Why is R22 being Outlawed?
• According to studies R22 is
harmful to the earth’s ozone layer.
• This can increase UV levels which
can be damaging to our health.
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5. When does the ban come into place?
• European Commission regulations
have outlawed R22 from 1st January
2015.
• It will become illegal for any air
conditioning provider or maintenance
service to provide systems which use
R22 as a refrigerant gas.
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6. What should I do with my R22 Air
Conditioning System?
• Replace your air conditioning system as soon
as possible if it uses R22.
• This makes life easier for your maintenance
and service team while ensuring that your
company complies fully with the law.
• Modern Air Conditioning systems are also
more efficient and can therefore save
electricity and money in the process, as well
as being better for the environment.
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7. Oxford Air Conditioning
Oxford Air Conditioning has worked
with many businesses around
Oxfordshire that are replacing their old
R22 air conditioning systems.
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8. Oxford Air Conditioning
If you would like to get your old system
changed, or to find out more about our
services please call 01235 524411.
Or contact us on our website:
www.OxfordAirConditioning.com